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Web accessibility means allowing people to view a website the way they wish to, with the equipment that they have available. In other words, making sure that as many people as possible can use a website, irrespective of physical impairement (such as loss of sight or restricted mobility), cognitive disability (such as dyslexia), or limited English language. It also means ensuring a website works on the broadest possible range of computer hardware and software, and its use does not depend on having the highest specification equipment or latest browser.
The keys to good web accessibility include both the way the website is designed to operate (i.e. its code and programming), and the way information is added and presented on a web page (or "published").
More information on the legal requirements of accessible web-design can be found at webcredible.co.uk.
Access Keys
If your browser supports the accesskey attribute you can use the following access keys to navigate through the site:
Windows Users
If you are using a Windows computer, how you activate the shortcut may depend on which browser you are using. You’ll either have to press the ALT key at the same time as the shortcut key‚ or press the ALT key at the same time as the shortcut key and then press the ENTER button.
Apple Mac Users
If you are using a Macintosh, you’ll have to press the CTRL key at the same time as the shortcut key.
NB: Please note that not all browsers support these keyboard shortcuts.
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I have added the access keys to each page just press CTRL H on any page to make things easier for you to navigate the site.
how to use Access keys
The following table shows you the AccessKey combinations for a range of popular web browsers you use to view the website:
- OS Browser Accesskey Combination
- PC Windows Internet Explorer 4 and above ALT + AccessKey (to focus the link) + ENTER to activate
- K-meleon ALT + AccessKey
- Mozilla Firefox 1 ALT + AccessKey
- Mozilla Firefox 2 and above SHIFT + ALT + AccessKey
- Netscape 6 and above ALT + AccessKey
- Opera 7 and above SHIFT + ESC, followed by AccessKey
- Internet Explorer 4 and above ALT + AccessKey (to focus the link) + ENTER to activate
- MAC OS 9 Internet Explorer Not supported
- Mozilla Firefox Not supported
- Netscape 4 Not supported
- Opera Not supported
- MAC OS X I-Cab 2.8 CONTROL + AccessKey (you may need to click on the page first)
- Internet Explorer 5 and above CONTROL + AccessKey ( some systems require CONTROL + COMMAND + AccessKey)
- Mozilla Firefox Not supported
- Netscape 6 and above CONTROL + AccessKey
- OmniWeb 4 Not supported
- Opera Not supported
- Safari Not supported
Designing for Accessibility
The Lee Johnston Network websites include a number of features to maximise accessibility:
- XHTML is used to structure a page. CSS is used to style it.
- Only common types of font are used - predominantly Verdana.
- The layout of pages is consistent to enable easy navigation.
- Colours are kept to a limited range, with text and background colours chosen to contrast well.
- Elaborate animation is not used.
Publishing for Accessibility
Organisations wanting to make sure their web pages can be read by the maximum number of people should try to follow these few simple rules:
- Make pages easy to read by avoiding long sentences & paragraphs. Make use of sub headers & bullet points.
- Keep the use of images to a minimum and remember to add alternative text when you upload images (this is useful for visually impaired users with automated screen readers, & also helps search engines understand your page better).
- Limit the use of CAPITAL LETTERS & do not use them for emphasis (instead use italics or bold).
- Use links extensively, within a page, between pages and externally, but remember to check they are not broken.
Adapting the site to your needs
This site uses font sizes that you can control using your browser.
Internet Explorer
If using Internet Explorer, the text size can be increased by selecting the desired zoom level from the bottom right corner of the browser.
Firefox
If using Firefox, the text size can be selected from the View > Text Size menu, or by pressing Ctrl and + simultaneously. This can be reversed by pressig the Ctrl and - simultaneously.
Unforseen Issues
Generally, using the above mentioned policies allows the majority of users to actively and successfully use our websites. However, if you should experience any issues or would like to discuss employing a successful accessibility policy on your website, please contact me: enquiry@lee-johnson.com
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